According to DSCA, the deal will boost the strategic relationship between the two countries.

“Other provisions in the sale include engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and programme support.”

In a statement, the agency said: “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the US by helping to strengthen the US-Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defensive partner, which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia region.”